PhD courses at Malmö University

In addition to the actual doctoral thesis, the PhD study programme also includes one component course. The content of this course is governed by the general syllabus for the PhD subject area. The specific courses that should be included in the study programme will be decided upon in consultation with the supervisors.

Malmö University offers several joint-university PhD courses, comprising a total of 22 HE credits. These courses are intended to meet some of the national qualitative targets for PhD studies and are primarily intended for doctoral students who are active at Malmö University.

Our basic offer of courses that comprise in total 22 credits are open for all PhD candidates at Malmö University. PhD candidates from other universities may be admitted if places are available.

Examination in the courses is the general way for PhD candidates to fulfill the generic requirements in the Swedish third-cycle outcomes of knowledge and understanding. In addition, we also offer several optional courses.

The courses open for application four months before the course starts. Language is English unless otherwise indicated.We offer a limited number of places. If there are more applicants than places available, the following priority. The processing time is two weeks. You will be notified at least six weeks before the start of the course if it is possible for you to get a seat or not.